Two ways to claim car business deductions and fast food nutrition online
The article explains choosing between the standard IRS mileage rate of 36 cents per mile in 2003 and actual expense tracking for larger deductions. It also notes fast food chains like McDonald’s Burger King Carl’s Jr and Hardee’s posting online nutrition data and interactive tools to help choose healthier options.
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Douglas Ga.. factory closures epitomize U.S. manufacturing losses
The U.S. jobs collapse since 2001 includes 2.7 million total losses with 2.4 million in manufacturing. Rural towns like Douglas, Georgia, suffer as plants close and workers seek retraining. Intermetro and Tecumseh Product Co. closures hurt the local economy while workers migrate to cheaper plants in Mexico. Local educators express uncertainty about jobs for students amid the downturn.
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Tecumseh Product Co
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George Foster
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Atlanta
Illinois left lane ban sparks debate on highway efficiency
Opinion notes HB1574 makes left lanes for passing only, with statewide adoption. Critiques say it will force drivers into a single right lane, increasing congestion, unsafe passing, and potentially necessitating broader road builds. Local legislators largely supported the bill despite concerns.
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